Kerry James Marshall: Conversations
Afua will be speaking at the Kerry James Marshall: Conversations symposium at the Royal Academy of Arts. This two-day dialogue explores the themes, influences and histories that shape Kerry James Marshall’s groundbreaking practice, marking the RA’s exhibition ‘Kerry James Marshall: The Histories’. The symposium brings together internationally renowned artists, academics, art historians, and curators to […]
Thinking Aloud, Thinking Together: Afua Hirsch at the Dublin Book Festival 2025
Afua will be speaking at Dublin Book Festival in the conversation “Thinking Aloud, Thinking Together” with Dr Phil Mullen on Saturday 8th November at 11:45am. This compelling discussion explores what it means to be Black in Ireland and Britain today, challenging and unravelling the harmful legacy of erasure of the Black community in the history […]
Afua serves as a jury member for the prestigious Cundill History Prize 2025, alongside chair Ada Ferrer and fellow jurors Sunil Amrith, François Furstenberg, and Francesca Trivellato. The US$75,000 Cundill History Prize is the world’s leading award for history writing, recognising books that demonstrate excellence in craft, communication and consequence. Afua and the 2025 jury […]
Fireside with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson at Royal Festival Hall
Afua hosts an evening with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States, as she discusses her memoir “Lovely One” at the Royal Festival Hall. In this moving, open-hearted account, Justice Jackson traces her family’s rise out of segregation to her confirmation as a Supreme […]
As co-founder of the Black Writers Guild UK alongside publisher Sharmaine Lovegrove and author Nels Abbey, Afua will deliver a keynote address. The Black Writers Guild, which emerged to champion Black voices in publishing and address representation across the industry, continues its important work advocating for Black writers and challenging the publishing landscape. As one […]
Roksanda Spring/Summer 2026 Show
Roksanda presents her Spring/Summer 2026 collection during London Fashion Week as the brand celebrates its 20th anniversary year. As a supporter of the brand and advocate for diverse voices in fashion, Afua will be attending this milestone show celebrating Roksanda Ilincic’s two decades of innovative design. For more information please visit https://londonfashionweek.co.uk/designers/roksanda
Untold Stories: A Conversation with Nova Reid and Afua Hirsch
Acclaimed author, speaker, and truth seeker Nova Reid was joined by Afua at the Bloomsbury Theatre, London, for a powerful conversation exploring identity, belonging, and the untold stories that shape who we are. Rooted in themes from Nova’s Audible Original Podcast ‘Hidden Histories with Nova Reid’, the evening shone a light on extraordinary Black women […]
Booker Prize-winning author and political essayist Arundhati Roy joins writer and broadcaster Afua Hirsch at Brighton Dome’s Concert Hall for an exclusive evening exploring her life and work. Roy, one of today’s most esteemed public intellectuals and author of novels including the acclaimed The God of Small Things, will draw on themes from her new […]
